We're planning a vow renewal celebration for the whole family and plan not to serve alcohol since there will be children present.

Q. We’re having a vow renewal to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. Our children and grandchildren will be the only ones in the renewal party but for the after party […]

Q. We are working with a limited budget but still want to have a nice reception with dancing. Do we have to serve a full meal at our reception? A. […]

Q. How and when should we give out our favors to our guests? A There’s no rule of etiquette on when and how to give out favors to your guests. […]

Q. Are table cameras a good idea? A. Table cameras can make for a fun addition to your vow renewal memories. They provide an inexpensive and easy way to capture […]

Q. Should I include menu options on our invitations? A. Your entree choices should be included on the response cards sent with your invitations.

Q. What’s a Full Bar? How About a Premium Bar? A. A full/standard bar is stocked with lower cost house varieties of bar staples such as vodka, rum, whiskey, scotch, […]

Q. What is a Brunch Reception? A. Consider yourselves morning people?  Is Sunday brunch is your favorite meal of the week?  Then a brunch reception might be a perfect choice […]

Q. What do I need to know before renting equipment? A.  When it comes to the equipment you might need for your ceremony and reception, it’s a good idea to […]

Q. What is a Champagne and Cake Reception? A. Champagne and cake receptions, like dessert receptions, are held between traditional meal times in the presumption that guests won’t be expecting […]

Q. Can we DIY our vow renewal catering? A. DIY’ing your catering is possible if you have family or friends that can help.  It can save you a lot of […]

Q. Who cleans up after the reception? A. If you have your vow renewal at a hotel or other common venue for wedding receptions, the staff from the venue often […]

Q. Everyone’s talking about signature cocktails?  What are they and how do I pick one? A. A signature cocktail is a signature drink (usually containing alcohol, but it doesn’t have […]

Q. What type of restrictions are appropriate to set for the reception? A. Whatever problems that you can foresee potentially regarding alcohol consumption and entertainment should be dealt with ahead […]

Q. What should we look for in a reception venue? A. You’re looking for the basics plus any special requirements you may have.  Make sure you take a good look […]

Q. Is it okay to mix our families and friends at tables? A. Mix and match away! It might be more interesting for your guests if you base your seating […]

Q. How long do receptions usually run? A. The typical reception, that includes a full meal and dancing, lasts around four hours. You will need to arrange the start and […]

Q. To help save money, we’ve opted for a Sunday evening reception since the venue cost is so much less. We want to have a great party with dinner and […]

Q. What is a cocktail reception? A. A cocktail reception includes alcoholic drinks and hors d’oeuvres. It can begin as early as 4 p.m. but no later than 6 p.m. […]

Q. We want to have alcohol at our vow renewal reception, but don’t want to bust our budget. Do we have to have an open bar? A. There is no […]

Q. My husband and I are Christians and do not consume alcohol, but some guests who will be attending do.  Should we serve alcohol at the reception? A. Serving alcohol […]

The are no set rules about what kinds of flower arrangements you have to have for your vow renewal, in fact, you don’t have to have any flowers at all […]

Q. We are having about 50 guests at our vow renewal. How do I determine how big of cake we need? A. While not all of your guests will probably […]

Q. Do we need to state no alcohol on our reception cards? We want an alcohol-free reception, and there is a bar where the reception is being held with visible […]

Q. How much liquor do I need for the reception? A. Whether you’re hosting your own party at home or are able to purchase your own liquor from the bar […]